Lawmakers push for carbon credits to be removed from 2040 EU climate target
By Eleonora Rinaldi ( August 29, 2025, 15:26 GMT | Insight) -- The EU should not be able to use international carbon credits to offset part of the bloc's emissions target for 2040, a group of European Parliament lawmakers has said. The recommendation from the Committee on Industry, Research and Energy represents the latest salvo in discussions to establish the European Parliament's position on the EU's plan for the 2040 climate target.The EU should not be able to use international carbon credits to offset part of the bloc's emissions target for 2040, a group of European Parliament lawmakers has said....
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